Job overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Band 8b Clinical Nurse Manager to join our Specialities services.
The postholder will be responsible for providing senior operational, clinical and professional leadership across designated inpatient services, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care.
Working as part of the senior management team, the postholder will provide visible leadership to Ward/Team Managers, Matrons and clinical teams, with responsibility for service delivery, clinical governance, workforce planning, budget management, risk management and continuous service improvement.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be highly visible, spending time within clinical service areas to provide senior leadership, support and assurance to teams. They will be responsible for the operational, clinical and professional leadership of designated inpatient services, ensuring safe, effective and high-quality care.
The post holder will also have a specific focus upon Quality, Safety and Efficiency and they will also support the delivery of agreed performance, quality and patient experience outcomes, while promoting a positive, inclusive and learning-focused culture across the service.
The role is pivotal in assisting the Clinical Director, Associate Director, Director of Nursing, Deputy Director of Nursing and Quality and other professional heads with the delivery of appropriate professional standards and clinical service across the Trust.
The role carries specific responsibility across the service for the provision of safe and evidence based practice and is accountable for the delivery of agreed outcomes for clinical teams.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Essential/Desirable
Essential
- Qualified RMN with current registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Master’s degree or demonstrable significant experience in a senior operational management role within a health or social care organisation
- Extensive experience in a senior operational role with significant experience of managing complex budgets within allocated financial envelope and with human resource responsibilities
Desirable
- Experience of working in a range of mental health services including Mother & Baby, Eating Disorders, Deaf Services, Neuropsychiatry
- Experience in project management
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in a senior operational role with significant experience of managing complex budgets within allocated financial envelope and with human resource responsibilities
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence of having developed strong team performance and high levels of collaboration across professional groups
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This advert is for Band 8b Clinical Nurse Manager - Specialties with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Barberry. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £66,582 - £77,368 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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